[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Hi guys -

When I bought my 2016 340 xDrive the car came with a Bilstein B14 kit (47-264625). I love the ride feel of the kit but recently have developed a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel slightly off center and to the left. I have attached a video of the sound. Anyone have any ideas? Steering rack? Something loose perhaps?

https://vimeo.com/863176366

[arekuf3x]

Sounds like steering rack, there is a kit for this.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mw-32106891974

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

I did mine today. Not a bad job other than taking off the undertray.

Use g clamp to push the new bush into the housing and something to push it down past the threads so you can get the cap on.

I torqued mine to 70nm but the steering wheel wouldn't center. I backed it off maybe 5 degrees and it's perfect.

You can get the 3 prong adapters to tighten the cap on Amazon for $10. It sits in a 24mm socket.

Test drive it before putting the undertray back on.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

I picked the kit up and will be doing this job soon. I ordered some new underbody panels that were all broken so I'll do everything at once. I'm thinking a quick mark before I unscrew the existing cap will get me close to where the new one needs to be.

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

I picked the kit up and will be doing this job soon. I ordered some new underbody panels that were all broken so I'll do everything at once. I'm thinking a quick mark before I unscrew the existing cap will get me close to where the new one needs to be.

Yes. I'd go flush with the cap and test for knock. 70nm was too much on mine. The steering wheel was binding

It's a very easy and worthwhile job. You will feel an improved steering feel and not realize you used to have a problem.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Yes. I'd go flush with the cap and test for knock. 70nm was too much on mine. The steering wheel was binding

It's a very easy and worthwhile job. You will feel an improved steering feel and not realize you used to have a problem.

Performed this fix but unfortunately still hasn't fixed the knock. Do you think I should try tightening it?

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Performed this fix but unfortunately still hasn't fixed the knock. Do you think I should try tightening it?

Yes 1/4 turn then feel till the wheel starts to bind. Then back off by a few degrees

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Yes 1/4 turn then feel till the wheel starts to bind. Then back off by a few degrees

OK I will give that a shot. I marked the position of the original cap when I replaced the bushing, but maybe it was off? I'll try tightening it this weekend and see how she goes.

[bluesport]

I did this few months back. I didn't need any tool, just lubricant to push the plunger in place. And I tensioned mine back all the way it went (cap flush with the steering rack) and steering is now as before but no knocking.

I bought the BMW OEM repair kit 32106891974.